Distressed Diba 13 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, stickers, social ads, merchandise, handmade, playful, rustic, casual, lively, handmade feel, tactile texture, display impact, casual branding, brushy, textured, inky, bouncy, chunky.
A condensed, brush-pen styled face with heavy, ink-rich strokes and pronounced texture throughout. Letterforms are upright with rounded terminals, uneven stroke edges, and occasional interior voids that suggest dry-brush drag or rough inking. Curves are softly inflated, counters are moderately open, and spacing feels informal, with slight inconsistencies in width and rhythm that enhance the handcrafted look. The overall silhouette stays legible while retaining a deliberately imperfect, stamped-and-brushed character.
Works best in short to medium display settings where the texture can be appreciated—posters, packaging, labels, stickers, social graphics, and merchandise. It can also suit headings in lifestyle or craft-themed branding, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The font conveys an energetic, friendly tone with a rough-edged handmade warmth. Its inky texture and bouncy shapes read as approachable and crafty rather than formal, giving text a playful, homemade personality.
The design appears intended to mimic bold brush lettering with natural variation, capturing the look of hand-painted signage or rough screen printing. Its condensed proportions and strong black mass prioritize impact, while the distressed texture adds character and a tactile, analog feel.
Texture is a defining feature: many glyphs show speckling, chatter along edges, and variable fill density that creates a printed-or-painted effect. Capitals have a chunky presence for headers, while lowercase maintains a casual, handwritten flow; numerals follow the same brushy, slightly irregular construction for cohesive display use.